John Marshall High School - Marshallite Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Che CBarshallite History of the Class of °24 HE purpose of this writing being to solemnly narrate our past history, even so do I. Can that period in our lives of utter desolation and dismay—ratdom—be referred to without precipitating a flood of tears, an attack of hysterics, or delirium tremens? Turn your minds back to our stealthy descent of the stairs and our crafty circling of that conspiring crowd about the water fountains, to our first elections and our first party. Recall the kindness of our Sponsor, Miss Heinrich, and while we are thinking of our teachers, let us not forget Miss-er-yes, Miss Clark, our illustrious expositor of Latin and gracious donator of demerits. But we survived this with the help of Providence and Mr. Marrin. During our second and Sophomore year, we began to assert our- selves a little more boldly, although we still felt our insignificance. How- ever, we organized according to custom, i. e., a la mob rule. We were inspired by a great idea. I don’t know whether it was Hazel or Louise who was the source of the inspiration. Perhaps it was John Gill. At any rate, several inspirations (?) were nominated, and we chose “Dot” Richardson. During her regime, we gave a costume party on November ro in celebration of Armistice Day, and late in the spring we entertained the Seniors again. Also we established a precedent in regard to class rings; namely, voting to have a regular John Marshall ring which every class might use, changing only the numeral for each class. This idea took splendidly, and is still taking (from out pocket-books) . In our Junior year we were led by “Styx Phillips” until he left us in February when Louise Anderson took the chair. During the first semester we gave our first dance, for which we made extensive preparation. Punch was served. I am referring here not to any pupil but to t hat delectable and highly flavored liquid called punch. Ice cream, too, was an important item on the expense bill. Our biggest and brightest display to the school as a whole, however, was Junior Stunt Night. Truly the Southern Syncopa- tion was a “knockout.” Wasn’t Howard Sutton the very essence of a villain with that syncopated, mock-tragic manner of entrance? And you 23 Gi fl

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recall those “chorus girls” and that hero? Just at this point is a very good opportunity to express just a small portion of our thanks for all that Miss Harris did to help us, even if her dates did take her away sometimes. When the weather became warm again, our picnic to Falling Creek by boat was engineered very successfully: financially, socially, enjoyably, and ap- petizingly speaking. On this occasion we missed ‘‘Styx’’ sorely, but since Anne was present, no fun was lacking. We spent the day boating, swim- ming, eating, and having a fine time generally, and everyone who could waited for the second trip of the boat to return to Richmond. At the Senior election we again chose as President, ‘Styx,’ who had returned to John Marshall. Our first event, a contemplated fall picnic, became a spring event, but we gave a dance instead. We entertained the Hampton Football Team, and since the score of the game had been 0-0, our feelings toward each other were amiable. Popcorn balls and punch featured in this also. In football we had a King: Burke, who also ruled supreme as Santa at the Faculty Christmas Tree. Mary Alice and Nellie showed such ability as teachers that it might even be advisable for them to take up the profession. Many balls were given by the Cadet Corps, at which our admirable Captain and Commandant, Ed. Franklin, presided. By using a little of Mr. Givens’ pet trigonometry, you could find the exact location of ‘“Gawky,” and invariably (or inversely Mr. Givens would say), you would find Julia no farther off than a logarithm. Our idea of having individual class stationery was another one of those “taking” projects. We were the first class to adopt this and also the first to have a Junior repre- sentative on the Marshallite Staff, a custom which will help the following class a great deal in making up the Marshallite for ’25. The athletic career of this class hardly needs to be pointed out, as it is already so prominent in our minds. As this goes to press, we are anticipating several important occasions: Senior Class Night, the Senior Picnic, the school play, and the Grand Finale—Graduation Night. “The play is done; the curtain drops, Slow falling to the prompter’s bell: A moment yet the actor stops, And looks around to say farewell. It is an irksome word and task; And, when he’s laughed and said his say, He shows, as he removes the mask, A face that’s anything but gay.” ear cer T TTTTTITTTVT UT NNLAETDGATAUOUDUOLULOAAUASSAHS AND Ml tli AUTHUUOUSSUOUGNONETSUUUAOO NARA HHH) IMI: Che Warshallite MMMM MMMM